Asthma is more than wheezing. Coughing, recurrent bronchitis and shortness of breath, especially when exercising, are also ways that asthma appears. The two most common triggers of asthma in [...]
Keep your home clean and dry. Focus on sites where allergens accumulate – bedding, carpet and upholstered furniture. Weekly vacuuming can help. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter or double [...]
Avoid doing lawn care if your allergies are severe. If this is not possible, a few precautions may be beneficial: Take a non-sedating antihistamine at least one hour before doing yard work. Wear [...]
Allergy shots are a treatment aimed at building up your tolerance to the substances that trigger your allergy symptoms. Allergy shots work like a vaccine. Your body begins to respond to the [...]
Allergic or not, insect stings can cause discomfort. If you are stung by an insect, try to identify the insect in case of a reaction. Do not pinch the area to remove the stinger. This can result [...]
Here are some things you can do to minimize allergy symptoms caused by your pet: Try not to hug and kiss pets if you are allergic to them. Wash hands after touching a pet so you do not spread the [...]
Finding the right treatment is the best method for managing your allergies. If your season allergy symptoms are making you miserable, an allergist/immunologist, often referred to as an allergist, [...]
People with food allergies may have severe and possibly life-threatening reactions if they eat those foods. The most common triggers are the proteins in cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, [...]
Activities like camping can be fun, but they can also expose you to outdoor pollen as well as to stinging insects like bees, yellow jackets and wasps. If you have these allergies, avoid camping [...]
Do You Suffer From Severe Asthma Attacks?
If you do, you may qualify* for a clinical research study if you (or your child who is at least 12 years old) have been hospitalized or required [...]
